For decades, Estes Educator News was the go-to resource for teachers bringing rocketry into the classroom. From the 1970s through the late ‘90s, it fueled STEM learning with expert insights, classroom tips, and real stories from educators and students. Now, after years away, we’re bringing it back!
The first issue of the revived Estes Educator News is here, and it’s packed with inspiration and resources for today’s STEM educators.
What’s inside this special relaunch edition?

🌟 An Exclusive Interview with Astronaut Warren "Woody" Hoburg – From launching model rockets as a kid to launching into space as an astronaut, Woody shares his journey and advice for students and educators. His story proves that today’s young rocketeers could be tomorrow’s space explorers!
💌 Letters from the Field—real stories from educators and students using rocketry to inspire the next generation.
✉️ "Dear Rocky" – Your Questions, Answered!
Ever had a principal question the safety of model rocketry? Need advice on planning a launch? Dear Rocky is our new Q&A column where teachers can submit their toughest rocketry questions—and we’ll provide expert answers! This issue covers how to ease safety concerns and get school administrators on board. Got a question of your own? Send it in, and we might feature it next time!
🔥 And much more!
Whether you were a longtime reader of Estes Educator News or you’re discovering it for the first time, this relaunch is for you. The world of STEM education has changed, but the power of rocketry to ignite curiosity remains the same.
Click the image below to download the Spring 2025 issue and be part of this new era in rocketry education!
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